An 8-year-old Chihuahua named Rosie was found dead. Pebbles, a 15-year-old Beagle, was suffering from heat stress but survived.

“It has been a very hot summer, and we have had too many dogs die because their owners are irresponsible. Pet owners need to know it is a crime to leave your dog inside a hot car,” said Scott Giacoppo of the Washington Humane Society.

Giacoppo said his humane officers have seen more dogs in distress in hot cars this summer than in summers past, especially dogs from out of town.